Meet Our Physicians and Staff
The doctors of Central Virginia OB/GYN strive to provide quality medical care with empathy and compassion. As a patient of Central Virginia OB/GYN, we encourage you to take an active role in issues related to your health and wellness. Our medical staff provides up to date information and caring guidance that empowers you to use sound judgment in making decisions to promote your overall well-being and quality of life.
Central Virginia OB/GYN Physicians
H. Joon Kil, MD
Dr. Kil earned his medical degree in 1983 at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia and completed his residency at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Kil has been board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology since 1983.
His specialty interests include minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic hysterectomy, in-office sterilization, management of menopause, and endometrial ablation. Broadening his expertise, Dr Kil is now a Diplomate of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, an Associate of Laser Vaginal Rejuvination Institute, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologists. Dr. Kil offers aesthetic procedures such as Botox® and Radiesse™ and is pleased to introduce these procedures to the Fredericksburg and surrounding areas.
Barbara Mercado, MD
Dr. Mercado earned her medical degree in 1995 at the Mount Sanai School of Medicine in New York and completed her residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Dr. Mercado is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her specialty interests include minimally invasive surgery, high risk pregnancies, laparoscopic hysterectomy, in-office sterilization, and endometrial ablation.
Leedylyn Stadulis, MD
Dr. Stadulis earned her medical degree in 1994 at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA and completed her residency at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC - the medical center affiliated with the University of North Carolina. Dr. Stadulis is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her specialty interests include conventional surgery and laparoscopic, in-office essure permanent sterilization, endometrial ablation, high risk obstetrics, and general infertility treatment.
Zeenat Patel, MD
Dr. Patel earned her medical degree in 2001 from the University of Saint Eustatius School of Medicine, and completed her residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr Patel's interests are in minimally invasive surgery, in-office sterilizations, and endometrial ablation.
Hector Colon, MD
Dr. Colon earned his medical degree in 1998 from The Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico and completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. His interests include high risk obstetrics/high risk pregnancy and minimally invasive surgery.
Cynthia Wilkes, MD
Dr Cynthia Wilkes earned her degree in 1994 from the Uniformed university of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland and completed her residency from Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Dr. Wilkes is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her specialty interests included minimally invasive surgery, conventional surgery, high risk obstetrics, and general infertility.
Brian Josephs, MD
Dr Brian Josephs earned his medical degree in 2005 at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee and completed his residency at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio. His specialty interests include bladder control and urinary incontinence treatments, pelvic floor disorders, interstitial cystitis, minimally invasive surgeries including robotic hysterectomies, laparoscopic hysterectomies as well as in office sterilization and endometrial ablation.
Chizoba Uzochukwu, DO
Dr Chizoba Uzochukwu, a native of Nigeria, West Africa earned her doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital & Health Network in Allentown, PA. She enjoys all aspects of OB/GYN, with special interests in high risk pregnancies, reproductive endocrinology, gynecologic infectious diseases, hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery. She is a strong advocate of preventative healthcare and patient education.
Renee Carisio-Farber, MD
Dr. Renee Carisio-Farber earned her degree in 1997 from Emory University of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. She completed her residency with Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. Dr. Carisio is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her special interests include high risk obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery and general infertility.